People & Change - Senior Manager

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Reference Number:

ADSP00024

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead the People and Change solution set into the market area and to take leadership on other business/practice management roles to support leadership. As a senior member of the assignment team, this role will also lead and manage assignments for our clients in human resources strategy, program delivery as well as develop the right organizational design, driving change in leadership and culture, workforce planning and performance, leveraging change management, capability development, and human resource operations and technologies.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and manage People & Change solutions while keeping abreast with technical industry issues
Engage successfully in complex and broad business issues through deep understanding of both the particular enterprise and industry specific issues
Lead projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
Identifying and addressing client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Lead and manage a broad range quantitative and qualitative research, applying the full suite of both primary and secondary analytical approaches from operational benchmarking to strategic client relationships
Participating actively in industry thought leadership initiatives including projects with regulators and clients
Demonstrating knowledge of risk management policies and standards and ensure engagement delivery is in accordance with those standards
Building good cross function relationships and supporting key internal roles in aiding them meet their and firm objectives
Supporting leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the People & Change solution set
Lead, manage, coach, develop and mentor direct reports
Strategically participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
•A Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management or Organisational Psychology or any Social Science or Business degree
•Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resource Management or other related studies

Job Experience:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Human Capital Consulting in a professional services environment and 2-3 years in a management role.
Experience outside market of operation will be an added advantage
Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
Demonstrated expertise of and a proven record of consistent success selling, structuring and leading complex human capital and change management programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies
Demonstrated understanding of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve competitive advantage
Experience in assessment of change readiness, leadership alignment, and organizational impact
Experience in change strategy, organizational design, training strategies, and curricula and course development, cultural transformation plans and stakeholder management
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

Job Knowledge Requirements:
Specialist in Human Capital practices, OD or strategic change management and transformation
Demonstrable industry knowledge and expertise in at least one the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication and Energy.
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable

Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
Negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
Demonstrable creativity and innovation
Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and meet client expectations
Adapting and responding to change
Leading and Supervising teams and team activities
Decide and Initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
Excellent Relationship and Networking skills - Proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
Understand and live the PwC values
Project Management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
Application of technical expertise
Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the network and across clients

Additional Information

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